On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Kintaro Oki, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Kim Tae-sik (김태식), better known by Kim Il (김일) was born in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, Japanese Korea on February 24, 1929.
He died on October 26, 2006 at the age of 77.
Kintaro Oki has won a total of 13 championships in major promotions during his career.
Alongside Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba, Kintaro Oki is the more obscure third disciple of the late Rikidōzan.
Kintaro Oki Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameKim Tae-sik (김태식), better known by Kim Il (김일)
- Ring Names
- Kintaro Oki (November 25, 1966 - May 5, 1982)
- Kim Il (March 25, 1966 - August 2, 1978)
- Tetsuro Sato (January 18, 1965 - March 24, 1966)
- Kintaro Oki (November 1, 1959 - January 17, 1965)
- Kintaro Kongo (April 3, 1964 - April 5, 1964)
- Born February 24, 1929
- Died October 26, 2006 (aged 77)
- Nationality
South Korea - Birth PlaceGoheung, Jeollanam-do, Japanese Korea
- Billed From
- South Korea
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 264 lbs (120 kg)
- NotesAlongside Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba, Kintaro Oki is the more obscure third disciple of the late Rikidōzan.
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (November 1, 1959 - May 5, 1982)
- Promoter (May 9, 1967 - October 18, 1975)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
May 22, 1981 May 5, 1982 Promotion 
IWEMarch 15, 1980 November 8, 1980 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 30, 1975 December 13, 1979 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
October 10, 1974 May 16, 1975 Promotion AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
June 30, 1973 December 14, 1973 Promotion 
JWAMarch 25, 1966 April 19, 1973 Promotion 
NWAMay 4, 1969 June 26, 1970 Promotion 
WSSMay 4, 1970 June 25, 1970 Promotion WSSJanuary 18, 1965 May 27, 1965 Promotion NWASeptember 15, 1964 May 27, 1965 Promotion 
SWS TXSeptember 15, 1964 November 24, 1964 Promotion 
GACSeptember 18, 1964 November 20, 1964 Promotion JWANovember 1, 1959 April 5, 1964 -
Images History
Mar 1980
Jun 1973
Nov 1959 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Tweener November 1, 1959 May 5, 1982
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Finishers
- Headbutt (November 1, 1959 - May 5, 1982)
- Figure-four Leglock (November 1, 1959 - May 5, 1982)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Cosmic Highway” by Cozy Powell - Single (March 15, 1980 - November 8, 1980)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Japanese Wrestling Association
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x1 NWA International Heavyweight Championship -
x4 JWA All Asia Tag Team Championship (3 with Michiaki Yoshimura, 1 with Antonio Inoki)
Japanese Wrestling Association & All Japan Pro Wrestling
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x4 JWA/AJPW All Asia Heavyweight Championship -
x4 NWA International Tag Team Championship (2 with Tiger Toguchi / Kim Duk / Tiger Chung Lee, 1 with Seiji Sakaguchi, 1 with Umanosuke Ueda)
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All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 All Asia Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Kim Duk)
Japan Wrestling Association
- 2 All Asia Heavyweight Championship
- 4 All Asia Tag Team Championship (3 with Michiaki Yoshimura, 1 with Antonio Inoki)
- 1 NWA International Heavyweight Championship
- 2 NWA International Tag Team Championship (1 with Seiji Sakaguchi, 1 with Umanosuke Ueda)
Korean Wrestling Association
- 1 Far East Heavyweight Championship
NWA Big Time Wrestling
- 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Pak Song)
Western States Sports
- 1 NWA Western States Tag Team Championship (with Pak Song)
Worldwide Wrestling Associates
- 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 1 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Moto)
- 1 WWA International Television Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Moto)
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Other Accomplishments
- Korean Sports Hall of Fame induction (2018)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
- AJPW Champion Carnival Fighting Spirit Award (1976)
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination Fair Play Award (1977 - with Kim Duk)
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination Effort Award (1978 - with Kim Duk)
- AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination Team Play Award (1979 - with Kim Duk)
- Tokyo Sports Fighting Spirit Award (1975)
- Tokyo Sports Service Award (2006)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Kim Duk & Kintaro Oki - Tiger Toguchi / Kim Duk / Tiger Chung Lee (September 25, 1976 - January 29, 1979)
- Kintaro Oki & Mr. Moto - Mr. Moto (October 18, 1963 - January 17, 1964)